Dear Parents and Guardians,

Parent Teacher Conferences (3K-Grade 8)

The Second Trimester will conclude on Thursday, March 14^th. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 21^st from 1-3 PM and again from 6-8 PM for all students (Grades 3K-8) of OLMCA. 

There is a 12:30 PM dismissal for all students. Your child’s teacher sent out a link for you to schedule your appointment on Thursday, March 14^th. Report cards for students in Grades K-8 will be sent home on Wednesday, March 20^th.

Please note that accounts must be fully up to date for you to receive your child’s report card and meet your child’s teacher. We will be giving courtesy letters to families that are not fully up to date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Leone at [email protected] or 718-793-2086.

Hot lunch will be served at 11:30 am for all students. There will be extended Care from 12:30 PM-5:30 PM.

Re-registration 

Priority registration for current students and their relatives began on Wednesday, January 17^th.  Families must be current on this year’s tuition to register for next year. It is imperative that you return the form with the fee as soon as possible to ensure that your child has a seat for the 2024-2025 school year. All re-registration documents must be submitted as soon as possible. If you need an additional form, please contact Ms. Hinkson at [email protected] or Ms. Leone at [email protected].  

Financial Aid

Financial aid applications for students in Grades K-8, who attend a Brooklyn or Queens School or Academy has begun. Once you have registered for next year, you can apply online for a Diocesan scholarship. Families who apply during the first round are the only ones eligible for the maximum scholarship. For more information, please visit: www.futuresineducation.org.

Scholarship Deadlines

• March 31, 2024- Returning Families who received an award in the previous academic year
• April 30, 2024- New Families (students who did not receive an award in previous academic year)

Get a table at the St. Patrick and St. Joseph Day Party

Come and get your a table of your friends and family for the biggest St. Patrick and St. Joseph Day Party on Saturday,  March 16 from 6-10 PM. Hosted by our own great guys, the Knights of Columbus.  Food, wine, beer, entertainment and all night  dancing. Fill out the flyer below and return with payment to the rectory by Friday, March 7. For any questions, call Helen at 917-952-5142/ hvtgmezzo@ gmail.com. Meet you on the dance floor! 

OLM WINTER BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS

An excellent start to our 2024 Blood Drives.   The New York Blood Center would like to thank the 88 donors (parishioners and neighbors) who gave up their time last Sunday to help others. The Blood Center was able to collect 74 units of whole blood and 7 double red blood donations during the drive. A total of 88 units of blood and 264 lives helped.   A special thanks goes to Sandy, our parish secretary, who arranged and showcased the announcements; Tony, our sacristan, who needed to arrive extra early to open up the parish hall for the equipment arrival and then returned late afternoon to lock up the parish hall; Arthur Boduroglu who volunteered to help out during the blood drive; our custodial staff who cleared the hall and placed out the required tables and chairs; and Fr. Frank who graciously allows the NYBC the use of OLM's parish hall.   Mark your calendars, the OLM Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for 12 May 2024 (Mother's Day).   Thank you so much!

HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday                                    9:00am - Morning Prayer     7:30pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 

Good Friday                                        9:00am - Morning Prayer 3:00pm - Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
                         7:30pm - Stations of the Cross 

Holy Saturday                                     9:00am - Morning Prayer     7:30pm - Easter Vigil Mass 

Easter Sunday                                     Masses at 9:00am, 10:30am, & 12:00pm

Supermarket Sweeps: Save the Date!

OLMCA is bringing back Supermarket Sweeps on April 14 at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  Play "bingo for groceries" and enter to win some amazing raffle prizes and a 50/50.   Tickets are $20 and include 2 bingo cards, coffee, tea, and danishes. More information is in this week's bulletin.

Sincerely,

Ms. McCann

Principal